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HG03 JCV

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,855 mi
Last recorded104,855 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 JCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 104,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 104,855 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 101,255 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 97,595 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to floor area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 97,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom arm fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to floor area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 93,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to floor area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 93,464 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to floor area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 93,365 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,002 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 78,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 71,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 64,643 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 59,524 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 54,326 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 54,235 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Apr 2010 49,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 49,108 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 43,978 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 38,764 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 32,341 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,921 miles

Nail in O.S.R. Tyre. †N.S.F Tyre is on the legal limit O.S.F Tyre is Near to the limit

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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HG03 JCV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,066 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG03 JCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HG03 JCV registered?

HG03 JCV is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is HG03 JCV safe to buy?

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